Florence · TOUR REVIEWS
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The strongest Florence experiences are ranked here by traveller evidence, with price, duration and the practical reason each deserves time in a short trip. Start with the first fifteen, then use the complete reviewed catalogue when your dates or pace require another fit.
Skip-the-line Uffizi timed entry with an included English audio guide, flexible self-paced exploring, and prime access to Botticelli.
“Line was very busy in May but with the skip the line tickets we walked straight through. Ticket was easy to use and we had a great experience.”
Florence day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa, with Siena Cathedral and a Chianti winery lunch plus wine tasting.
“Prob our least favorite excursion we have done this trip. Trip should be condensed to one stop (like Pisa) and maybe lunch/winery. However, our Tour guide was EXCELLENT. It’s just not the best trip we’ve ever done by far.”
Skip-the-line timed entry to Florence’s Accademia Gallery. See Michelangelo’s David, the Prisoners, St Matthew, plus an audio guide.
“Booked a timed slot less than 24hrs before the activity. Booking platform very easy to use, intuitive. Picked up the ticket from the ticket desk 15min in advance and queued in line. All very well organized.”
Skip-the-line access to Florence’s Accademia Gallery, with David timed entry, self-guided freedom, and optional audio for deeper Renaissance highlights.
“Well organised ticket collection. Would have helped to advise participants to pre load an app to be used as the audio guide. Big queues even for skip the line people but we got in about 30 minutes late.”
Medici and Renaissance legends in Florence with a storyteller, a small-group walk past San Lorenzo, Duomo, Signoria and Ponte Vecchio.
“Well worth signing up! Great communication via WhatsApp for meeting place, our guide (Michele) was fabulous. He linked history and local knowledge beautifully.”
Step into Florence’s Leonardo Interactive Museum. Try working da Vinci machines, learn from codex ideas, and enjoy a 1-hour self-guided visit.
“Seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions from his notes brought to life is one thing, being able to interact with them is a whole other. This was great and gave a glimpse into his mind”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Florence walking tour linking Renaissance power, the Medici family, and major landmarks from San Lorenzo to the Uffizi.
“Its was good learning about Florence from a local’s prospective. An enjoyable and insightful experience. I would recommend to friends and family.”
Make fresh pasta in a 1200s Florence medieval tower, learn 3 shapes and sauces, and eat what you cook with unlimited Tuscan wine.
“This activity was a ton of fun and was actually the BEST pasta we ate our entire trip! Chef Victoria was funny and helped us make 3 different pastas. Wine was great too! Definitely recommend fitting this in your itinerary while in Florence.”
A 12-hour Tuscany day trip from Florence to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, plus a Chianti winery lunch and wine tasting.
“I would recommend visiting San Gimignano first..we were too tired to enjoy and walk through the beautiful city. Our guide Alesseo was sweet and informative and our driver Michel was excellent!”
Cinque Terre from Florence in 13 hours, with a guided hike option, boat views, and an optional Pisa add-on. Small-group value.
“The tour guide, Claudia was wonderful! ! I’m a solo traveler and she really made me feel so comfortable and relaxed, almost like seeing the sights with a good friend. She was informative, flexible enough to go at my pace, offered to take pictures so I’d have some keepsakes with me in it and even shared some tips for what I could do for the rest of my trip in Florence. I highly recommend a tour with her!”
One full day covering Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti wine tastings, with guided Siena and optional Leaning Tower tickets.
“The guide Anna was super nice and very resourceful, she gave very interesting insights and explained everything clearly. Sights were amazing and then wine tasting experience was exceptional.”
Half-day Chianti Hills tour from Florence with two cantinas, guided vineyard walks, and tastings of 6 to 7 wines plus local foods.
“Great experience! Our guide Constantino and driver Ricardo were both fantastic. Both wineries were a good experience and had delicious wines”
Small-group Chianti wine tasting from Florence: visit two estates, tour vineyards, taste 6 wines plus olive oil, and enjoy Tuscan bites.
“Beautiful day out! Both wineries were stunning and we learnt heaps. Got given 4 glasses at each winery. Better to book the tour in second half of the day as you see sunset over the wineries which is incredible!”
Florence pizza or pasta class at a Tuscan farm with gelato making, wood-fired cooking, Chianti wine, and round-trip coach transport.
“My family and I (wife and kids ages 19 and 16) loved the experience. It was a quick and scenic drive to the farm. After a welcome appetizer, we learned the process for the pasta and gelato. Making the pasta was easy and fun and we feel we could do it at home. Same for the gelato. Our chefs, Davide, Max and Carmella were entertaining and kept us laughing. The meal itself was delicious and we loved that we could try all of the 14 gelato flavors. We highly recommend this experience.”
Cook fresh pasta and tiramisu in central Florence, then feast with unlimited wine, limoncello, and friendly English instruction.
“Highly recommend this class! Such a fun experience and AMAZING food. Alessandro is the best! He was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and funny. We hope to take another class with him again!”
